International HR Traineeship

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International HR Traineeship

  • Zaandam
  • Bachelor
  • HR
  • Bachelor
  • European Business Services
  • The Netherlands
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  • To be courageous
  • To live wholeheartedly
  • To keep growing
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  • Collaborative skills
  • An inquisitive attitude
  • Huge Impact
  • Work with fun and smart colleagues
  • (Inter)national growth opportunities

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International HR Traineeship - HQ Zaandam
Start Traineeship - September 2025

What does our International Traineeship entail? 
Being active in Europe, the United States and Indonesia, our company’s challenges extend beyond country borders. We strongly believe that our future leaders should develop an international mindset. That’s exactly what we aspire toward in our international traineeships – three-year development programs that offer you the opportunity to launch your career at Ahold Delhaize. The program is built on three pillars: social and business development; technical and functional skills; and leadership development. You’ll also undertake at least three rotations among our different retail brands and countries. To stimulate cross-functional learning, you’ll engage in inspiring learning sessions together with fellow trainees and other associates. Personal growth and development are key aspects of this program that prepare you to become a seasoned professional and our company’s future leader.

Why choose the International HR Traineeship?
Being active in Europe, the United States and Indonesia, our company’s challenges extend beyond country borders. We strongly believe that our future leaders should develop an international mindset. That’s exactly what we aspire toward in our international traineeships – three-year development programs that offer you the opportunity to launch your HR career at Ahold Delhaize. The program is built on three pillars: social and business development; technical and functional skills; and leadership development. You’ll also undertake at least four rotations among our different retail brands and countries. To stimulate cross-functional learning, you’ll engage in inspiring learning sessions together with fellow trainees and other associates. Personal growth and development are key aspects of this program that prepare you to become a seasoned professional and our company’s future leader. Are you eager to work with an energetic, diverse group of colleagues and do you take initiative in, responsibility for, and ownership of your work? Do you set the bar high and are you excited to start pioneering, and growing? And do you want to inspire people to eat and live better, for a healthier future for people and planet? Have a look below and find out what you can expect from our International HR Traineeship.

What are we looking for? 

  • Hold a HBO/WO bachelor or a Master degree, or will have it by the start of the traineeship.
  • Affinity with warehouse logistics and understanding of mechanical, electrical, and software engineering principles. Experience with automation tools and robotics is a plus.
  • Up to two years (maximum) of working experience.
  • Excellent proficiency in English (level C1 or up).
  • Reside in and are eligible to work in the Netherlands. Since your first rotation will be at a Dutch brand, a good understanding of Dutch is also required (minimum B2 level).


What Ahold Delhaize offers you.

We offer you a dynamic three-year program in which you get to pave your own career and development path. During this time, you focus on specific personal growth areas and business opportunities. Aside from an unforgettable international work experience, we also provide you with:  

  • A good salary and favorable secondary employment conditions.
  • You can take 45 (yes, forty-five) vacation days: you get 25.5 fixed vacation days and 19.5 ADV days.
  • A focus on personal and professional development, for example, through coaching and training sessions specially developed for you as a trainee. For example, you get training sessions with UNLOQ, which is a high-level training and knowledge bureau in the Netherlands.
  • An inspiring work environment in which you work with a diverse team of colleagues, and in which you're encouraged to take ownership of your work and ideas.
  • The opportunity to have a real impact on Ahold Delhaize's brands and the markets it operates in.
  • A fantastic kickstart to your career in HR.


Please apply at the bottom of the page, provide both CV and cover letter.

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What
matters to us?

Ahold Delhaize is one of the world’s largest food retail groups and a leader in both supermarkets and e-commerce. Together, we help people eat well, save time and live better – it’s how we make a difference. And we do it because we care: for our customers, our people and the world around us.

Be courageous

"I realized how much impact you can truly have as an individual, working for such a huge international company.”

Live wholeheartedly 

“The support this company has always offered means the world to me."

Keep growing

“I feel the freedom to show initiative, propose changes and try new things. Having that freedom gave me wings to fly.”

Meet your colleagues

What our selection
process looks like?

1

Application

Share your enthusiasm for Ahold Delhaize or of our great local brands — explain why do you want to work for us and how you can add value. Your goal is to engage the hiring manager and to get them thinking about you as a potential new hire. Give it your all!

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Job interview(s)

After you have been selected and depending on the role, you will be invited for one or more job interviews. The job interview, which is a two way conversation, will take place online (via Teams) or at the office. You will be informed by the recruiter. This is your moment to shine (but you always do ofcourse)

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Online Assessment

When both parties would like to continue the conversation you will be invited for an online assessement, also known as pre-employment tests. The purpose of the test is helping hiring manager determine whether a candidate has the skills, work style, knowlegde of personality to succeed in a the role. 

4

Job Offer

We are thrilled to get you onboard and would like to offer you the job. In this phase we start the conversation about the details which comes with the job, such as compensation, benefits and other contract details. 

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Welcome the Ahold Delhaize family

We do our utmost for you to feel at home, heard and valued and encourage you to be courageous, live wholehearted and keep growing. Therefore, we start the (pre)onboarding process as soon as you accepted the job offer. This process includes a technical and functional onboarding within Ahold Delhaize or our great familiy of local brands. 

Need help with application or orientation?

Hello, send me a message and I'll be happy to help you

Anouk Schreiner

Talent Acquisition Partner

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